AMMONIUM BICARBONATE

A white crystalline solid having the odor of ammonia. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other ammonium compounds, in food processing, and for other uses.

• Decomposes at Elevated Temperatures (<120 deg. C)

Soluble in water.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas may form in fires.

Behavior in Fire: Decomposes, but reaction is not explosive. Ammonia gas is formed. (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion could be harmful. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)

AMMONIUM BICARBONATE decomposes when heated above 36°C, releasing ammonia and carbon dioxide gases; it can also be decomposed into ammonia and carbon dioxide by strong acids and strong bases [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p. 141].

• Salts, Basic
• Carbonate Salts

No information available.

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 171 [Substances (Low to Moderate Hazard)]:

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent dust cloud. For Asbestos, avoid inhalation of dust. Cover spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Do not clean up or dispose of, except under supervision of a specialist.

SMALL DRY SPILL: With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

SMALL SPILL: Pick up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. (ERG, 2020)

Work gloves; dust respirator; chemical safety goggles, protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Consult physician in case of ingestion or severe irritation.

INHALATION: move to uncontaminated atmosphere. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

INGESTION: if conscious, give water and induce vomiting.

SKIN: Wash with large amounts of soap and water.

EYES: wash with large amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

• ACID AMMONIUM CARBONATE
• AMMONIUM BICARBONATE
• AMMONIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
• CARBONIC ACID, MONOAMMONIUM SALT
• MONOAMMONIUM CARBONATE